Residency

North Carolina Residency for Tuition Purposes

NOTE: Only students affiliated with academic programs* that are administered through the School of Education should apply via the instructions and deadlines on this page. Students affiliated with programs administered through The Graduate School should visit The Graduate School for residency information.

*Academic programs administered by the School of Education: M.Ed. for Experienced Teachers, Master of School Administration, Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction, Ed.D. Educational Leadership and all post-baccalaureate programs.

To claim North Carolina residency for tuition purposes you must reside in the state of North Carolina for at least one year prior to the first term for which you are applying. Please visit the UNC-Chapel Hill residency manual for a more in depth look at the residency process.

 

Residency Application

Please read the following guidelines on paper applications. Faxed applications are not accepted. Electronic applications are only available for programs administered by The Graduate School.

Short Residency Form

If you have lived in the state of North Carolina for 3 years or longer by the first day of classes of the term for which you are applying, complete the Short Residency Form (PDF) . If additional information is needed, we will notify you by mail. If you or your spouse are not US citizens, complete the Supplemental Form (PDF) in addition to the Short Residency Form. (PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT SUPPLEMENTAL FORM WITHOUT SHORT RESIDENCY FORM).

Long Residency Form

If you have lived in the state of North Carolina fewer than three years but greater than one year by the first day of classes of the term for which you are applying, complete the Long Residency Form (PDF) . If you or your spouse are not US citizens, complete the Supplemental Form (PDF) in addition to the Long Residency Form. (PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT SUPPLEMENTAL FORM WITHOUT LONG RESIDENCY FORM).

Spousal Supplemental Form

If you are a married student, you may benefit from your spouse's duration of residence. Complete the Spousal Supplemental Form (PDF).

Military Applicants, Spouses or Dependents

If you are a Military Applicant, Spouse or Dependent, complete the Application for Military Tuition Benefit (PDF) along with either the Long Residency Form (NC resident for fewer than three years) or Short Residency Form (NC resident for 3 or more years) depending on which criteria applies to you (follow guidelines for Long and Short Residency Forms to determine which one you should complete.)

North Carolina Teachers

If you are a North Carolina teacher, complete the Teacher's Tuition Benefit Form (PDF) along with either the Long Residency Form (NC resident for fewer than three years) or Short Residency Form (NC resident for 3 or more years) depending on which criteria applies to you (follow guidelines for Long and Short Residency Forms to determine which one you should complete.)

 

Deadlines

Please review filing periods before submitting application.

Fall Term 2008 File your application with the appropriate admissions office by 5 p.m. Monday, August 25, 2008.
Spring Term 2009 File your application with the appropriate admissions office by 5 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2009.
Summer I Session 2009 File your application with the appropriate admissions office by 5 p.m. June 16, 2009 (last day of exams).
Summer Session II 2009 File your application with the appropriate admissions office by 5 p.m. July 24, 2009 (last day of exams).
Military Benefit Submit the required application and supporting documentation to the appropriate admission office no earlier than 30-days prior to the term for which you are applying, but no later than the first day of classes for that term. Applications submitted later than the first day of class will not be accepted until the next enrolling term.
Teacher Benefit Submit the required application and supporting documentation to the appropriate admission office no earlier than 30-days prior to the term for which you are applying, but no later than the first day of classes for that term. Applications submitted later than the first day of class will not be accepted until the next enrolling term.
UNC Employee Dependent/
Spouse Benefit		 Provide a letter from your HR certifying official verifying UNC or UNC Hospital full-time, permanent employment to the appropriate admission office no earlier than 30-days prior to the term for which you are applying. Employment must be in effect on the first day of class for this benefit to be granted.

 

Residency applications for an expired term are not accepted.

 

Mailing Address

Office of Student Affairs, School of Education
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
CB 3500, 103 Peabody Hall
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3500